US Open: Tennis Greats descend
A look at the giants of contemporary Tennis who will battle it out for the US open crown. These players stand the best chance of claiming the trophy, unless of course, unknown talents spring up a surprise. (AFP and AP images)
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Novak Djokovic: The Serbian is always a part of lists such as this and will be a playing to packed houses. It was an epic title clash last year with him finally beating Rafael Nadal. This time, Nadal will be missing and Djokovic will have to fend off others to defend his win.
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Caroline Wozniacki: Enormous potential and a slightly dipping form will converge for Wozniacki when she steps out to play at the Flushing Meadows. Last year, she surrendered to Serena Williams a step before the final but this year, she is expected to go the distance.
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Victoria Azarenka: The World Number 1 player has never won here. Of course, this is not counting her 2007 doubles win with Max Mirnyi. The Belarusian player will be gunning for nothing less than the trophy this time around, especially after a sensational start to the year.
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Petra Kvitova: Some regard as an underdog but most agree that she has the right temperament to seal a Grand Slam win. US Open will be an ideal stage for the Czech player to re-affirm her growing stature, especially after recently winning the Montreal Masters.